arasertaconazole

Uses

(R)-Sertaconazole is the (R)-enantiomer of Sertaconazole, an imidazole antifungal agent that inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol, an essential cell wall component of fungi.

Definition

ChEBI: A 1-{2-[(7-chloro-1-benzothiophen-3-yl)methoxy]-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl}imidazole that is the active R-enantiomer of sertaconazole and is used (as its nitrate salt) for treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis. The racemate itself is also used as a broad-spectrum antifungal drug.